Cadet Programs
"Today's Cadets are Tomorrow's Aerospace Leaders"
-Cadet Vision
CAP Cadet Program - At a Glance* |
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Mission: Transform youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders |
Established: 1942 |
Age to Join: 12 through 18 |
Content Areas: Leadership, Aerospace, Fitness, Character |
Total Cadets: 25,000 |
Locations: 1,000 hometown squadrons |
Time Commitment: Ideally, cadets participate in a 2-hour squadron meeting each week, plus one "Saturday" event monthly and one week-long encampment in summer, but of course, school and family obligations take priority** |
Costs: Annual dues of $25 - $60, depending upon location; some assistance is available with uniform costs and overnight activity fees; a fully-active cadet could incur $300 to $600 in costs during the first year, less any financial assistance |
Military Obligation: None, but 8% of USAF Academy cadets are former CAP cadets |
Annual Flying Hours: 25,000 hrs in single-engine aircraft; 12,000 glider sorties |
* All figures are approximations that will vary year-to-year |
Last Edited 21 APR 22